Big Spring Brook Campsite
Patten, Maine · 427 ft · In Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Oct 10, 2026
- Elevation
- 427 ft (130 m)427 ft130 m
Other campgrounds in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument 13
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Grand Pitch Lean-to1 site · Free · Reserve on Recreation.gov2.3 mi
- Big Spring Brook Hut1 site · Free · Reserve on Recreation.gov2.4 mi
- Pond Pitch Campsite1 site · Free · Reserve on Recreation.gov2.8 mi
- Haskell Deadwater Campsite1 site · Free · Reserve on Recreation.gov3.7 mi
- Haskell Hut1 site · Free · Reserve on Recreation.gov4.1 mi
- Stair Falls Campsite1 site · Free · Reserve on Recreation.gov4.8 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument Camping 7.6 mi · 1 backcountry camp
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About
Primitive backcountry campsite along the East Branch of the Penobscot River that is only accessible by boat. Big Spring Brook is located approximately 10.7 miles south of the bridge near Matagamon Wilderness Camps. Look for a small wooden sign located at the top of the cut bank that reads Big Spring Brook Campsite. This campsite is mostly shaded and has one picnic table and one metal fire ring.
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Weather
National Weather Service
- TueRain And Snow, 92% chance of rain39°35°
- WedLight Rain then Chance Rain Showers, 86% chance of rain51°39°
- ThuSunny, 3% chance of rain49°31°
- FriLight Rain, 93% chance of rain43°33°
- SatChance Rain And Snow, 30% chance of rain41°26°
Nearby camping
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Elbow
Campground · 3.6 mi · Patten
Fiske Brook
Campground · 5.4 mi · Patten
Camp site
Campground · 7.8 mi · North Penobscot
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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